34 People in 13 States Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
Nearly 80% of interviewed patients reported contact with backyard poultry, and samples from 34 people showed possible resistance to common antibiotics.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 34 Salmonella cases across 13 states linked to backyard poultry, with illnesses occurring between late February and late March.
- Bacterial samples revealed resistance to at least one medication commonly used to treat Salmonella, while nearly 80% of interviewed patients reported contact with backyard birds.
- More than 40% of infected individuals are children younger than 5, and 13 people required hospitalization due to the severity of the illness, the CDC reported.
- CDC officials advise owners to wash hands immediately after touching poultry or their environment, and children 5 years and younger should avoid handling chicks entirely.
- In 2025, the CDC recorded more than 500 Salmonella cases across 48 states, resulting in 125 hospitalizations and two deaths, providing context for the current outbreak's significance.
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